Aciera F3

[steamer]

Oh and your shop is neater! :big:

 

[steamer]

OK lets try this by droid

 

[steamer]

A better description of the F3 can be found here.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/acieraf3/

 

[Mosey]

Nice setup, Dave. No wonder your projects are so nice. Of course, the man behind the dials.....

 

[steamer]

The talent of this board far exceeds my own.

Dave

 

[crankshafter]

hi all.
Here is some pic's of the Aciera F3. The paintjob on it is not that impressing but the mill is OK I think. What do you say guys. The seller sent me two videos and it seams that everything is working OK. have try-ed to upload the videos from my cellphone but no luck. And I'm now convinced that there are not the R8 spindle on it but the W20. No problem at all ;D
One question: Is it doable to make a adapter from W20 to ER25 so I can use the collets I have( just to days brain fart) :big:
Here are some pics.

Best reg.
CS.

 

[Holt]

Left hand mill? ??? First time i have seen a mill with the handles on that side, or haven't i just noticed it?, i have worked, and are working with Deckel mills, they all have the handles in the other side. Very nice mill anyway, i am sure i could get used to it if such a mill came my way ;D ;D ;D

 

[Omnimill]

Agreed about the paint job but it needn't be a deal breaker provided the machine is not broken or badly worn

Personally I prefer this shade of green:

http://www.maschinensucher.de/ma2/bilderanzeigen-A723391-1-de.html

Vic.

 

[steamer]

Cutting the thread sounds hard, but It's doable.

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=7692.msg81282#msg81282

I wouldn't let that stop you

Looks like it has the vertical spindle and the shaper head

NICE

Have you looked at the ways...and the table?

Dave

 

[steamer]

Don't see much oil in the vertical spindle glass.

Dave

 

[steamer]

Additionally, if you don't care who's drawbar you use, you can use what ever thread you like on the adapter......3/8-16 whatever.

Dave

 

[Mosey]

I would suggest that running condition is a major point to verify, and what ever accessories it comes with are likely all you will ever see, as used bits come along, but they cost more than the machine. I passed up a fully outfitted one of these some years ago at $3000.00 because I didn't have it at the time. Can you say dumb?
Otherwise, send it over and I will check it out for you free for a couple of years.

 

[crankshafter]

Hi all.
Thank's for all the replays.I have not seen the mill in person but some videos of it running both with the vertical head and with the slotter head .The guy who is selling are working as a CNC-operator. Not as new but it will suit me well(I think/hope ;D)Think I will paint it over in the original color. regarding spareparts its not that critical, just hit the road and take a trip to Germany. Just had a phonecall form the guy who is selling the mill.
and after some talk, he told me it's sold................. to ME woohoo1 woohoo1 woohoo1 woohoo1 th_wav th_wav th_wav for the price(here in Norway) of what a X2 w/ a crappy vice cost. :big:
I will pick it up next weekend I hope.
Best Reg.
A happy
Crankshafter

 

[steamer]

Hey CS

Sounds like you got it for a song!

good for you! I'm very Jelous!

Use it in good health! Make lots of model engines!

Dave

 

[crankshafter]

Hey CS

Sounds like you got it for a song!

good for you! I'm very Jealous!

Use it in good health! Make lots of model engines!

Dave




Don't be Jealous Dave. I have a 1200 km round trip on bad winter roads ahead of me before it's home.Oh oh how i wish the snow was gone. But first I will have a trip to Lonon.
CS

 

[Mosey]

Dave,
Here is the X Axis DRO. Cheap.
As soon as I have the Y Axis installed, I will make a place to mount the 2 readouts.
Mosey